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Covering Blots: Digging into whether Darnell Nurse has been good enough for the Oilers this season

Covering Blots: Digging into whether Darnell Nurse has been good enough for the Oilers this season

Defenceman Darnell Nurse has had a lot of highs and lows throughout his season (and career) with the Edmonton Oilers. Early in the campaign, he posted some of the team’s worst on-ice shot-share numbers and goal-differentials. But by early December we...

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Published: 8 months ago by The Super Fan

Oilers icon Messier explains how magic mushrooms helped his career

Oilers icon Messier explains how magic mushrooms helped his career

Edmonton Oilers icon and Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier isn’t afraid to talk about one big factor he feels helped make his career so successful. Messier, whose 1,887 points rank third all-time in NHL history, joined The Pat McAfee Show yesterday.....

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Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Edmonton Oilers power outage: How to rectify the surprisingly cold power play

Edmonton Oilers power outage: How to rectify the surprisingly cold power play

In the last few years, the words “Edmonton Oilers” and “Power Play” have been synonymous with each other. Since 2019–20, the Oilers lead the league with a power play percentage of 28.5%, 3.6% more than the second place Tampa Bay Lightning. This inclu...

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Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Western Conference Final betting: Conn Smythe value ahead of Game 4

Western Conference Final betting: Conn Smythe value ahead of Game 4

The Stars, in their typical fashion, rallied after getting blitzed in the first period to win Game 3 in Edmonton, setting up what feels like a must-win Game 4 for the Oilers. The effort highlighted the value of individual players on both teams. Game....

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Published: 1 year ago by The Score

Oilers Have History on Their Side in Game 4 Despite Trailing Stars 2-1

Oilers Have History on Their Side in Game 4 Despite Trailing Stars 2-1

The Edmonton Oilers will play the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final tonight (May 29) at Rogers Place. The Oilers are trailing the best-of-seven Stanley Cup…

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Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

G16+ Game Notes: Oilers Can’t Waste Another Good Start

G16+ Game Notes: Oilers Can’t Waste Another Good Start

“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” This accurately describes the Edmonton Oilers’ previous two games. — The Oilers outshot Dallas 16-4 in the first period of Game 2 but were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes. They were unable to get a lead, and t...

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Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Three changes that the Edmonton Oilers should consider in advance of Game 4

Three changes that the Edmonton Oilers should consider in advance of Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers started Game 3 with gusto, ending the first period with a two-goal lead. However, they let that lead slip away due to sloppy play in the second period, culminating in a 5–3 loss to the Dallas Stars. While some of their best player...

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Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

32 Thoughts: The Rat Pack Bounces Back

32 Thoughts: The Rat Pack Bounces Back

Breaking down Florida’s Game 4 win over the Rangers, plus catching up on all the coaching and management changes (Don Waddell, Dan Bylsma, Sheldon Keefe and Mike Yeo), and Jonathan Marchessault’s contract status.

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Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Why the Oilers need more from Darnell Nurse in Game 4

Why the Oilers need more from Darnell Nurse in Game 4

Edmonton’s highest-paid defenceman, and one of the highest paid in the league, has struggled to control the run of play in these playoffs. Adam Vingan looks at Nurse’s contributions and why Edmonton needs him to be better in
Game 4, and beyond.

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Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

The Oilers defence continues to fail them

The Oilers defence continues to fail them

The Edmonton Oilers have a problem. It’s not a new problem, though. It’s one that’s become a tale as old of time for this team: their blue line. And on Monday night the struggles were on full display for the Oilers in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.....

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Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Is it time for the Edmonton Oilers to shuffle their defence again?

Is it time for the Edmonton Oilers to shuffle their defence again?

The decision on defence for the Oilers seems more daunting and fraught with danger in the conference final.

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Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

FanDuel promo banks $150 in bonus bets with a winning first wager on any event, including Oilers-Stars tonight

FanDuel promo banks $150 in bonus bets with a winning first wager on any event, including Oilers-Stars tonight

The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars face off on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, with both teams looking to break the series tie in their favor. When you sign up at FanDuel and wager on the game, you can claim $150 in bonu...

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Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Letters, May 29: Make smoking cessation free for all

Letters, May 29: Make smoking cessation free for all

Will the Oilers win Game 4 Wednesday night? Vote in our daily poll! As an ex-smoker I certainly understand the financial pain and potential health issues all smokers are experiencing, in the short term and long term as well. Why are the feds simply t...

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Published: 1 year ago by The Edmonton Sun

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